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June Cascadia Rising drill will teach agency cooperation

Island, county, state and federal agencies will come together with National Guard soldiers during the second week of…

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Local healthy foods business moves in to former tea shop

More than two months after it was announced the Vashon Tea Shop would be put up for sale,…

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Researchers investigate death of second gray whale found in sound

A gray whale seen swimming injured through Puget Sound for about two weeks likely died from a collapsed…

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Vashon Nature Center presenting ED Talks this weekend

From mussels in Quartermaster Harbor, to forests, island waste and shoreline preservation, the Vashon Nature Center's second annual…

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Methodist church becomes all-inclusive

Vashon United Methodist Church has become an all-inclusive church and is working to spread the word with a…

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Fixing drug, alcohol problem on Vashon begins with small steps

I would like to challenge the citizens of Vashon to work together for healthy drug-and-alcohol-free community events. As…

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Vashon rowers place at Windermere Cup

Seattle's Opening Day festivities kick off with masters, juniors and collegiate sprint races at the University of Washington's…

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Ferry delays expected through mid-June

Ferry commuters should expect delays on the triangle route through mid-June while the Issaquah is out of service…

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Local nonprofits come up short after Give BIG fundraising

More than 20 Vashon nonprofits raised roughly $230,000 during the Seattle Foundation's annual GiveBIG fundraising campaign last Tuesday…

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Islander to film television show on Vashon

This weekend, the Vashon Theatre will be packed with actors, actresses and dancers hoping to nab a part…

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K2 clean up effort will address ground water pollution

More than six months after a report revealed contaminants in the groundwater under the former K2 site, the…

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Islander begins effort to bring therapy robots to autistic youth, schools

An island father to a daughter with autistic tendencies is hoping to help others in the same situation…

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Guest speakers, McMurray students address ocean pollution

In honor of Earth Day, McMurray Middle School Executive Council students and their advisors brought multiple guests to…